French justice has decided to place Halima Ben Ali, younger daughter of former Tunisian president Zine El Abidine Ben Ali, under judicial control Pending the examination of his extradition request to Tunisia, the France-Presse agency reported.
This judicial measure, which is distinguished from pre -trial detention, implies that Halima Ben Ali could remain free to move but under certain conditions set by the judge. She can for example be forced to hand over her passport, to present herself regularly to the police station, not to leave French territory or not to come into contact with certain people. The objective is to ensure that it remains at the disposal of justice until the final decision on its extradition, while avoiding a placement in prison.
The arrest of Halima Ben Ali, which occurred on September 30 in Paris, follows a request from the Tunisian authorities who wish his extradition. Tunisia accuses him ofillicit enrichment and embezzlement of public funds During the years of reign of his father, chased from power by the 2011 Revolution.
The file will now be examined by French justice, which will have to determine whether the legal conditions are met to access the Tunisian request. This process can be spread over several months, with the possibility of recourse.
